Asura City of the Mahabharata
Hiranyapura
हिरण्यपुर
Asura stronghold
Hiranyapura: Asura stronghold, located at coordinates 25.00°N, 85.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Asura City |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | हिरण्यपुर |
| Coordinates | 25.00°N, 85.00°E |
| Identified as | Underwater city |
| Significance | Asura stronghold |
About Hiranyapura
The golden city of the Asuras, ruled by Nivatakavachas. Arjuna defeated them at Indra's request.
Why it matters: Asura stronghold
Rulers and Custodians
- Nivatakavachas
Details
- Boon
- Nivatakavachas had a boon of near-invincibility
- Battle
- Fierce battle with Arjuna
On the Map
Hiranyapura
Hiranyapura sits at 25.00°N, 85.00°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Hiranyapura
- Arjuna Destroys the NivatakavachasYear -24As guru-dakshina to Indra, Arjuna assaults the impregnable ocean-city of the Nivatakavacha demons with Matali driving Indra's chariot, annihilating thirty million invincible asuras.